Horizon is a vibrant, high-calibre, award-winning community choir composed of 40+ talented singers aged 26 and over who are dedicated to quality choral singing. Under the skilled direction of artistic director Johanna Hildebrand and assistant director Katy Abraham, Horizon has become a powerhouse on the Winnipeg choral scene known for their creativity, innovation, and energetic choral performances that engage a contemporary audience.
Created in the summer of 2013, Horizon began as an extension of Prairie Voices, allowing choristers who wanted to continue to sing beyond PV the opportunity to perform exciting and challenging choral music. Since its inception, Horizon has grown into a home for singers looking to hone their technique and performance. Horizon carries on Prairie Voices Inc.’s world-renowned tradition of bringing style, energy, and passion to the stage.
Horizon has gained recognition as artistic leaders on the Winnipeg choral scene and abroad, having just returned from a performance tour in Spain in summer 2024. A recipient of the Manitoba Choral Association Award for Artistic Excellence, Horizon has become a regular guest of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and have performed works by Meredith Monk, Harry Stafylakis, and Derek Charke in the Winnipeg New Music Festival, in addition to being invited to perform with big names like The Eagles and The Tenors.
Artistic Staff
Johanna Hildebrand
Artistic Director
Katy Abraham
Assistant Artistic Director
Choristers
Soprano
Bam-Bam Anderson
Kathrine Basarab
Amy Carlson
Saxon Duncan
Karin Ens
Farimehr Hakemzadeh
Kristen Hall
Breanna Heinrichs
Daisy Ko
Emma Lytle
Julia Redfern
Bryn Uschold
Alto
Melanie Brawdy
Amanda Buhse
Ainsley Check
Iris Conrado
Bev Fredborg
Megan Friesen
Lisa Harms
Mikaela Hoeppner
Sarah Lampertz
Katie Phillips
Renae Reiser
Ilana Shapera
Olivia Tefft
Alexa Wilde
Tenor
Ell Acorda
Wayne Carrier
Joel Derksen
Nick Ewert
William Fischer
Barry Goodwill
Joel Lebois
Walker Rambo
Kevin Reid
Bass
Brett Beaudette
Jeff Buhse
Theo Dyck
Andrew Enns
Tom Ens
Evan Hawkins
Jeremy Kroeker
Julian Kroeker
Byron Lebois
Michael
Macmillan-Wang
Matthew Thiessen
Horizon Spain Tour
In July 2024, Horizon embarked on a 10-day performance tour around Spain, which included the world premiere performance of the commissioned work The Twelve Labors of Hercules in Llíria, a UNESCO City of Music, as part of the annual Edeta Arts Festival; and performances of their own repertoire from the 2023-24 season at the annual Las Navas del Marqués International Music Festival, which took place in the medieval walled city of Ávila. The choir also performed in churches in Alforja and Barcelona.
Between performances, the choir collaborated with local choirs and composers in informal settings, visited sites and monuments around the country, and gained an appreciation of Spanish culture and the central role that music plays in daily life.
Watch the video of tour highlights below!
Contact Us
General Inquiries: info@prairievoices.ca
Artistic Director: johanna@prairievoices.ca